Industrial bar soap exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of industrial bar soap by Egypt reached $16.1 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 63% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 784 t |
| 2021 | $611K | 467 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 390 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $707K | 715 t |
Where Egypt exports industrial bar soap to
Sudan alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.43 per kg, 43% above the world average of $1.70. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial bar soap imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $3.1 million of industrial bar soap in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Indonesia (38%), Saudi Arabia (34%), United Arab Emirates (16%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+767% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 38% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $487K | 16% |
| Turkey | $161K | 5.2% |
| China | $85K | 2.7% |
| Russia | $65K | 2.1% |
| Bahrain | $57K | 1.9% |
| Sudan | $10K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt industrial bar soap exports (HS 3401.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3401.19: Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, not for toilet use.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial bar soap exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported industrial bar soap worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries buy industrial bar soap from Egypt?
Sudan was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (3%) and Sao Tome and Principe (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Sao Tome and Principe grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average export price of industrial bar soap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.43 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $1.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of industrial bar soap from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $707 thousand in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also import industrial bar soap?
Yes. Egypt imported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial bar soap?
The HS code for industrial bar soap is subheading 3401.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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